Thread: Neutered MC kitten often pees at the shoerack although he uses his litterbox

Originally Posted by jaspertux

Btw, I seem to have a rather temperamental cat. He wouldn't let me snip his nails (even from a baby) and would hiss and get agitated. Also each time we carry him or when we stroke him (sometimes), he bites/nibbles at us. I wonder if that's a bad habit though it's really adorable? Is this normal in MCs? Other than that he's wonderful!

A BIG wish of good luck on cleaning the carpet! As for the nails, I have no suggestions, but I can tell you with my previous MC I let him play with my hand as a kitten -- it was cute and he couldn't do any real hurt. But when he matured, it wasn't so fun any more. Those hooked claws really dug in* and the bites were also more painful. Thus, with Walter, I've scolded him when he tries to play with my hand (both nipping and grabbing with claws) and withdraw my hand. I know some here have mentioned acting hurt to reinforce the message.

* I'd never encountered hooked claws before my previous (first) MC. It isn't much fun having to grab the paw and pull it in the opposite direction from which the claws entered the skin in order to minimise the amount of damage. And that is another reason for getting him accustomed to trimming nails asap.

Originally Posted by candes

Also, some cats hate scented litter. Etc....

That is a very good point, though I would expand and say that some cats do not like various litters. We actually got into trouble with our girl Bella when we tried to move to an unscented litter! Ended up with Bella peeing on the carpet instead. Bella much prefers the Fresh Step perfume smell to no smell. There is one litter in the US that advertises as, "here's a secret: cats don't like scented litter." I always think, BZZT, wrong!! Bella is also very picky about litter texture and will simply refuse to use litters that are too coarse. It might be worth trying other brands of litter (just don't change all the pans of course). We got fed up with the Fresh Step perfume smell and dust, and have gradually been able to get all boxes but one changed over to World's Best. Two of the cats (including Bella naturally) continue to use the one Fresh Step (clay) box for some of their business.

one of my kittens nibbles and i blow very gently on his nose. He lets go straight away and i make a big fuss of how much it hurts (meeuuwwww) hes gradually stopping it. Luckilly i have had no problems with mine using the litter boxes. i find they like a really deep box filled up with lots of litter. Both my cats like to know thier business is well buried.

So I've tried those urine off sprays, vinegar, enzyme it didn't work. Then I put newspapers ard the shoe rack area n it's stopped. I've also blocked access to my toilet n room area where he likes to hang out. Everyday n night he bangs on the door wanting to get in. This morning he peed there. I'm at wits end. His litterbox is clean, nor does he hv uti. I can't put any litterbox in the house except for balcony as I'm living in a condo. I don't know what he wants. Pls help

I'm no expert but I believe that cats do have accidents when they are stressed. I'd say the more recent pees and poos are probably due to the changes that have been made (being shut out of rooms he normally spends time in etc). It's also worth reflecting on whether there have been any other changes recently, have you been away, has someone else moved in or out, has there been a change in the environment? If there's a possibility it's stress related you could try some Feliway

Is he still using his litter tray at the moment or is he using it less? Would it be possible to put a tray in the bathroom?

On top of that just be sure to clean all soiled areas well.

Sorry to jump in but although not an MC I had similar problems with my beloved Fudge. He kept piddling and pooping by the loo. I took the hint and used it to advantage and got him on Litter Kwitter pdq. You could alsy try putting pepper down where kitty likes to pee. Won't stain or harm carpets but as cats like to sniff before going its gonna make kitty think whilst sneezing. Personallyi would use a reward system as well for going in litterbox, either foody treat or fun playtime and revoke for going on carpet etc. Cats are creatures of habit and will quickly learn piddling in litterbox = treat, piddling on shoerack = getting shut out xxxx